I get "phantom" X10 on/off's occasionally with my lights so I don't think
it'd be something you'd want to control anything critical.  The hardwired
control solution seems like the best deal; although I haven't personally
seen something like that.

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> How about an X10 appliance control module.  They also make the interface
> module (transmitter/receiver) that communicates serially and interfaces to
> the power lines.  However, the original request was for a module
controlled
> by a 2-wire low voltage interface.

> a slight twist: how about one of those units that offer remote control of
a
> mains socket with an IR
> transmitter? you should be able to hack the transmitter without loosing
the
> approvals of the
> switching unit... not great but better than a kick in the teeth.

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